http://loriharderfitness.com Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:13:36 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Hey Friends, How are you?  I thought I would take a minute to chat about MOTIVATION,  something that I know everyone struggles with including myself!  There are many things that motivate us, but finding them is not the main problem.  The deeper issue for me always seems to be D-I-S-C-I-P-L-I-N-E.  That simple word ... http://loriharderfitness.com/2010/09/motivation-and-discipline/ Hello Everyone! I wanted to take a minute to thank everyone who helped support me in  my journey to winning the the Miss Bikini Universe title!  First I want to say that it is such a blessing and I am so grateful for this honor!  There is no way I could have ... http://loriharderfitness.com/2010/07/winning-miss-bikini-universe/ AAAAAAHHHHHHHH....  Summer is here.  Time to kick back, relax and enjoy the long, hot, lazy days with a Mint Julip and over sized sun hat, right?  WRONG!!!  Where the heck do you live --  San Antonio circa 1836?  Where I live the summer is non-stop from start to finish.  We are traveling, spending ... http://loriharderfitness.com/2010/06/summer-time/ Hello Everyone! I just wanted to share a quick thought that I had while I was at the gym today.  I have recently been taking notes on what I have done in the past when I accomplished a goal or felt successful in something so I could duplicate my actions.  It ... http://loriharderfitness.com/2010/05/journaling/ Hello Everyone! I had a client ask me the other day if any of my clients who are successful in reaching their goals begin to receive criticism when they start to lose noticeable weight.  The answer I told her was "YES, all of them!"  There are so many transformations going on with clients that ... http://loriharderfitness.com/2010/04/133/ Hello Everyone, Thanks for stopping by my NEW site!   This has been a labor of love and I am so excited to finally share my fitness journey, tips, secrets, recipes, inspirational clients and so much more! I want to take a minute to thank the people who have helped me turn this ... http://loriharderfitness.com/2010/04/125/ As a trainer, I take great pride in helping women reach their goals.  Whether its just to lose weight, gain confidence, or compete at a pro fitness level, I can help you with it all.  I love the diversity in all of my clients, and their goals become mine.  As ... http://loriharderfitness.com/2010/04/slider-01/ As a fitness competitor, I have competed in Figure and Bikini in both the Fitness America Federation, and the NPC as well.  Having placed in the top five or better in every show I’ve entered, it proves that having support, consistency, and balance will always pay off. http://loriharderfitness.com/2010/04/slider-02/ My most recent highlights include several appearances in Oxygen Magazine, and the cover of Health and Fitness.  I am also lucky enough to travel the country representing ISS Oh yeah! Nutrition and CSF/PBO. http://loriharderfitness.com/2010/04/slider-03/